WordPlay

Description

Create a composition only using text and contrast. With four people draw words
in different styles and colors revolving around a theme to make the composition
come to life. Estimated time 15 minutes

Materials Required:

1. Markers/color pencils
2. Ruler
3. 11” x 15 ” piece of paper
4. 4 participants

Instructions:

After deciding on a theme each person will come up with as many words drawn
in different styles as they can on the blank canvas. Draw words in different sizes,
colors and styles to create contrast. Also, don’t repeat the same word and to create
contrast overlap different words that are in different styles and colors.

If/then Statements:

(if you use a script typeface)
{then draw them thick}

(if you use a script typeface)
{then draw them thick to thin}

(if you use a serif typeface)
{then draw using zigzags}

(if you use dots)
{then draw them big and small}

(if you use bubble letters)
{then draw letters connected}

(if you use 3-d style)
{then color in shadow}

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